Use of Fire Suppressant Chemicals to Aid in Control of Wildfires
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2007052066
Lead Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Use of Fire Suppressant Chemicals to Aid in Control of Wildfires
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
6/15/2007
Present Land Use
State Responsibility Area (Primary Watersheds), 30.62 Million Acres Statewide
Document Description
The project consists of the use fire suppressant chemicals to aid in the control of wildfires; mainly from airtankers and helicopters, as well as by some fire engines. It establishes controls on where these retardants may be normally dropped (used), and requires the use of protective gear by employees using the approved chemicals, and methods to contain potential spills of these chemicals. Only those chemicals approved for use by the Forest Service may be used.
Contact Information
Name
Allen Robertson
Agency Name
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Regions
Statewide
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
N/A
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
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